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Stimulating job growth remains a top priority for leaders across the state. In Glens Falls, local officials believe a series of new grants will help them make their city a future hot spot in the emerging tech sector.
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NEW $250,000 LOAN PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF GLENS FALLS

Mayor Diamond has announced that the City of Glens Falls Local Development Corporation has created a Business Loan program of $250,000 as the result of funding received from the USDA Rural Development. The program knows as the IRP – relending program is available for a variety of projects at low interest rates that will create and or retain jobs within the City of Glens Falls. Mayor Diamond expressed appreciation to the USDA officials and to US Senator Schumer for their assistance and support for this funding.

It is expected that applications for the program will be available by November 15, 2011. For further information interested parties can contact the Office of Economic Development – Ed Bartholomew Director -761-3833 gfeb@nycap.rr.com.

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GLENS FALLS - Julian Marynczak has been a physician's assistant at Glens Falls Hospital for 11 years. He does many of the same things a doctor would do---consulting with patients and prescribing medicine. But he didn't have to go to school for eight years.
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The City of Glens Falls Industrial Development Agency (IDA) is an economic development tool that allows the City to issue Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, lease/sale agreements, installment sale agreements, as well as various tax advantages to businesses that wish to locate or expand their operations within the City limits. Typical projects eligible for financing include the purchase and/or rehabilitation of existing buildings, or the construction of additions to existing facilities.

OUR MISSION

The Agency is in place to help private businesses improve the job opportunities, health, general prosperity, and overall economic welfare of the City of Glens Falls and its residents over the long term. Our immediate goal is to retain and increase jobs by supporting projects that will have a significant positive impact on the City’s economy.

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OVERVIEW BOND/LOAN PROGRAM

Although the IDA issues the bonds, it does not actually loan any money to the applicant. Rather, a financial institution loans the funds through the IDA by purchasing the bonds. The financial institution will review the project and makes a decision on whether or not to purchase the bonds based on the financial strength and credit of the applicant. A City of Glens Falls IDA representative will assist in identifying and facilitating discussions between the lender and the applicant. The company will then negotiate the terms and conditions of the loan with the lender.

The IDA issues both tax-exempt and taxable industrial development revenue bonds for the acquisition, construction, and equipping of manufacturing, commercial, and civic facilities. The four financing mechanisms available through the IDA include:

  Tax-exempt bonds
  Manufacturing facilities can be financed with tax-exempt bonds.
  Taxable bonds
  Commercial non-manufacturing projects, such as office buildings, hotels, and retail stores qualify for taxable bonds.
  Tax-exempt and taxable bonds
  A combination of tax-exempt and taxable bonds can be used for projects that include both manufacturing and non-manufacturing activities.
  Refunding bonds
  Projects that were previously assisted with tax-exempt bonds are allowed to repay/refund the outstanding principal amount of the “old” bonds with new tax-exempt refunding bonds bearing a lower interest rate. Refunding at lower interest rates allows companies to remain competitive in Glens Falls by reducing their facility costs.

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DOWNLOAD

You may download more information here.

GFIDA Project Sponsor Guidebook
GFIDA Application
2010 Audit Report
2010 Annual Report
2009 Audit Report
2009 Annual Report
2011 Committees and Members
Procurement Guidelines
GFIDA Board of Directors
GFIDA Code of Ethics
GFIDA By-Laws
GFIDA Minutes for 2010
GFIDA Minutes for 2009
Proposed 2011-2012 Budget
2011 Budget and Financial Plan
GFIDA Mission Sastement and
Performance Measurements

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CONTACT US

The purpose of this site is to provide a brief overview of the IDA program. We encourage you to contact us regarding the establishment or expansion of your business. We have a range of economic development programs, incentives, and economic development tools that make Glens Falls a great place to do business.

City of Glens Falls
Office of Economic Development
42 Ridge Street
Glens Falls, NY 12801
Phone: (518) 761-3833
Fax: (518) 798-5029

Ed Bartholomew
Economic Development Director
gfeb@nycap.rr.com

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